I subscribe to the philosophy that work should be fulfilling and fun! I believe that even though it is “work,” your job, your career—your chosen vocation—should not feel so much like a chore. If you hate your job, or if you believe you chose the wrong career, it is imperative that you make a change sooner rather than later. Life is just too short and far too precious for you to be doing something that you don’t love and enjoy.
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I believe the trouble is that when we are young and starting out, we often feel a greater sense of pressure to whatever job we can find. Any job is better than no job, and that is especially true if you are managing a ton of debt from going to school and getting your degree in these times of high tuition rates. It is also easy for young people to take jobs that don’t necessarily play to their strengths because they aren’t yet crystal clear on what their strengths are.
Whether you are more experienced or just starting out, here are three ways you can decide if a position is right for you.